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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:	Has any oil come ashore?  Can I swim?
A:	All Destin beaches remain open! We are continuing to monitor small tar chips intermittently coming ashore in the Crystal Beach area (Scenic Hwy 98 near James Lee Park).  Clean-up crews have responded and are stationed throughout the area. The Okaloosa County Health officials continue to monitor the area and daily conditions and safety information can be obtained from lifeguards.  The Okaloosa County Public Safety office in conjunction with the health department is the authority to determine beach closures.
Q:	Is there a public pool available in Destin?
A:	Yes, the Destin YMCA has an Aquatic Center and Pool on Commons Drive (behind Walmart).  More information can be found at http://www.ecymca.org/branches/destin-family-ymca/
Q:	Are there fumes on the beach?
A:	No fumes have been reported at this time. The air is being closely monitored by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and should conditions become unhealthy, a health advisory will be issued.
Q:	Can I still go fishing?
A:	Yes.  All state waters (out 9 miles) are open out of Destin.  Federal Waters (9 miles and beyond) are closed.  Fishing from beaches, local piers and in the bays and estuaries are open.
Q:	Is the Destin East Pass and Crab Island open?
A:	Yes, at time of this publication; however, due to the dynamic nature of the oil spill, mariners are advised to monitor any openings/closures to waterways on VHF Channel 16.  East Pass is a NO WAKE ZONE due to the protective boom placement and will be enforced in order to protect the boom.  Boaters are asked to use caution around the boom areas and to help protect our coastal resources.
Q:	Will I be allowed to cancel my hotel/condo reservation?
A:	You should discuss your contract directly with your hotel,condo,  or property management company. Some cancellation policies have been relaxed to better meet your travel needs. The City of Destin has no authority to regulate the policies of private businesses.
Q:	Is the seafood safe?
A:	Yes, Gulf of Mexico seafood is safe and readily available for your enjoyment at restaurants and markets.  Much of the Gulf remains open to fishing.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) carefully inspects all seafood sold and are taking additional steps to enhance inspection measures to ensure the seafood is safe.

Deepwater Horizon Incident, Gulf of Mexico

 As the nation’s leading scientific resource for oil spills, NOAA has been on the scene of the Deepwater Horizon spill from the start, providing coordinated scientific weather and biological response services to federal, state and local organizations. More

 

 

Updated daily

Situation: Monday 10 May

Weather conditions today permitted aerial dispersant application but vessel skimming and in-situ burning operations were halted. Over 1.1 million feet of boom have been placed and drilling continues on the relief wells. Due to the complications with the first experimental containment dome an alternative structure is being developed. The alternative is called a “top hat”. This structure plans to use warm water and methanol going down the riser to help prevent ice crystals from forming. Overflights today matched well with NOAA trajectory forecasts. The latest forecast indicates that SE winds will persist through the week and continue to move the oil westward.

24 Hour Trajectory Map: Jump down to Current Trajectory Maps on this page for full-sized versions.

By the Numbers to Date:

• Personnel were quickly deployed and approximately 10,000 are currently responding to protect the shoreline and wildlife.
• More than 290 vessels are responding on site, including skimmers, tugs, barges, and recovery vessels to assist in containment and cleanup efforts—in addition to dozens of aircraft, remotely operated vehicles, and multiple mobile offshore drilling units.
• More than 1 million feet of boom (regular and sorbent) have been deployed to contain the spill—and more than 1.3 million feet are available.
• Nearly 3.5 million gallons of an oil-water mix have been recovered.
• Approximately 325,000 gallons of dispersant have been deployed. More than 500,000 gallons are available.
• 14 staging areas have been set up to protect vital shoreline in all potentially affected Gulf Coast states (Biloxi, Miss., Pascagoula, Miss., Pensacola, Fla., Panama City, Fla., Dauphin Island, Ala., Grand Isle, La., Shell Beach, La., Slidell, La., Venice, La., Orange Beach, Al., Theodore, Al., Pass Christian, Ms., Amelia, La., and Cocodrie, La.).

NOAA’s Damage Assessment Remediation and Restoration Program (DARRP) is conducting a Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA). From past experience, NOAA is concerned about oil impacts to fish, shellfish, marine mammals, turtles, birds and other sensitive resources, as well as their habitats, including wetlands, mudflats, beaches, bottom sediments and the water column. Any lost uses of these resources, for example, fishery and beach closures, will also be evaluated. The focus currently is to assemble existing data on resources and their habitats and collect baseline (pre-spill impact) data. Data on oiled resources and habitats are also being collected.

Important Contacts

• For NOAA media inquiries, please contact Keeley Belva at keeley.belva@noaa.govor 301.713.3066.
• For response-related inquiries, please phone the Joint Information Center (JIC) at 985.902.5231 or 985.902.5240.
• To report oil on land, or for general community information, please phone 866.448.5816.
• To report oiled or injured wildlife, please phone 866.557.1401.
• To learn about volunteer opportunities in all areas and what training is required, please phone 866.448.5816.
• To discuss spill related damage claims, please phone 800.440.0858.
• BP is asking fishermen for their assistance in cleaning up the oil spill. BP is calling this the Vessel of Opportunities Program and through it, BP is looking to contract shrimp boats, oyster boats and other vessels for hire to deploy boom in the Gulf of Mexico. To learn more about the Vessel of Opportunity Program, fishermen should phone 281.366.5511.

More Information about this Incident • top

• IncidentNews: Deepwater Horizon View the most up-to-date information on OR&R’s IncidentNews site. [leaves OR&R site]
• EPA: Federal Response to BP Spill in the Gulf of Mexico This site tracks EPA’s ongoing work in the area and help answer questions about the incident. [leaves OR&R site]
• Deepwater Horizon Joint Information Center This site is providing information regarding the April 20 incident in the US Gulf of Mexico involving a Transocean drilling Rig Deep Water Horizon. The Horizon was engaged in drilling activity on behalf of BP at Mississippi Canyon Block 252, about 52 miles southeast of Venice, La. [leaves OR&R site]
• Deepwater Horizon Response on Facebook This site is providing information regarding the April 20 incident in the US Gulf of Mexico involving a Transocean drilling Rig Deepwater Horizon. [leaves OR&R site]
• NWS Deepwater Horizon Decision Support National Weather Service page for forecasts supporting the Deepwater Horizon incident. [leaves OR&R site]
• Deepwater Horizon Response on Twitter This site is providing information regarding the April 20 incident in the US Gulf of Mexico involving a Transocean drilling Rig Deepwater Horizon. [leaves OR&R site]

Current Trajectory Maps • top

• Deepwater Horizon 24Hr Trajectory Map 2010-05-10-1700 The 24 hour trajectory forecast prepared on May 10 at 5:00pm.

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• Deepwater Horizon 48Hr Trajectory Map 2010-05-10-1700 The 48 hour trajectory forecast prepared on May 10 at 5:00pm.

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• Deepwater Horizon 72Hr Trajectory Map 2010-05-10-1700 The 72 hour trajectory forecast prepared on May 10 at 5:00pm.

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• Field Guide to NOAA’s Oil Trajectory Maps A guide to using our trajectory maps.

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News from Northwest Florida Regional Airport

Northwest Florida Regional Airport is proud to deliver the first edition of our new quarterly newsletter. Stay tuned for valuable information, tips and specials. VPS is continually growing and improving and we are pleased to share our news with subscribers like you.

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Grand Harbor #830 – $2,750/monthly

FURNISHED HARBOR FRONT UNIT WITH BOAT SLIP AVAILABLE FOR LONG TERM LEASE… Elegant, pristine and charming are just a few adjectives to describe this 8th floor unit! Furnished by Lovelace Interiors this condo represents spaciousness and comfort with its 2,212 square feet of living space. Richly appointed with granite in the kitchen,spacious breakfast bar for entertaining and tile throughout. Spectacular views through the main living areas floor to ceiling windows, crown molding, raised white paneled doors and closets and abundance of recessed lighting to give that special ambiance. Great surround sound system. The split floor plan allows privacy for your guests and each guest has a private bath. The master bedroom and second bedroom both face the Harbor -one of the most beautiful Harbor’s in the United States! Exit to your enormous balcony and entertain by cooking on the outdoor grill.  Please Contact the owner, C.E. Frazier for more information, (601) 946-5601.

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Inlet Reef Club Condo #107 – $499,500

GULF FRONT UNIT UNDER $500,000 – This is a STEAL!! This 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,362 square foot Gulf front condo is perfect for a rental property, private vacation retreat, or home. Besides for the amazing Gulf views, this unit has many other features. It sleeps 6 with a King bed in the master bedroom, 2 twin beds in guest room, and sleeper sofa in the living room. The living room features a 32″ flat screen TV, ceiling fan, mirrored walls, tiled floors, and incredible views. All the floors are tiled except the floors in the bedrooms, which are carpeted. The master bath also features a large walk-in shower. Complex Amenities include a gated entrance, covered parking, sauna, whirlpool, heated pool, tennis courts, barbeque grills, game room and exercise room. This unit is furnished. The master is on the Gulf side and features a large walk in closet and vanity area. The kitchen cabinets have been remodeled to maximize the view. This unit is ready to enjoy year round or use as an investment property.

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Sterling Sands Condo #514 – $685,000

Excellent Investment Opportunity!! Get 2 condos for the price of one. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath, west end condo features a 1 bedroom, 1 bath lockout unit and 2 bedroom, 2 bath main unit. The two units can be used separately or opened up to make a full 1,907 square foot, 3 bedroom, 3 bath unit. The lockout side of this unit features a combination of tile and carpet flooring, a large wet bar with refrigerator, walk-in closet, large bath with separate Jacuzzi tub and shower, and even its own private balcony. The main unit is open and spacious. It has a full kitchen with wrap around countertops, tile flooring, microwave, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, lots of cabinet space, and a large pantry. The kitchen opens to the tiled dining area and Living Room. The Living Room offers spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico. It features access to the balcony, wet bar, mirrored walls, sofa bed, and carpeted floors. The first bedroom suite features two full size beds, carpeted floors, and a private bath. The master bedroom is large and open. It features a king size bed with large mirrored headboard, incredible Gulf views, private access to the balcony, walk-in closet, and carpeted floors. The master bath has tiled flooring, two separate vanities, Jacuzzi tub, and separate large shower. From the large wrap around balcony you will enjoy the expansive southern and western views. Sterling Sands is a mid-rise condominium centrally located in Destin, close to shopping, restaurants and The Track (miniature golf, go carts, and much more). It offers a gulf front pool and garage parking under the building for select units. Included in this sale is all the furnishing and a garage parking space.

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Real Estate Sales Report

Types of Sales Transaction in Real Estate Sales Report

• New single family home sales (includes custom homes)
• Existing single family home sales
• Condominium & town home sales (new and re-sales)
• Multi-family (less than 10 units)
• Multi-family (10 or more units)
• Residential lots (subdivided and metes & bounds)
• Mobile and manufactured homes
• Vacant land (agricultural & other)
• Commercial and Industrial (improved & vacant)
• Right-of-ways and easements

Click here to view the Sales Report for Okaloosa County – October 2009

Click here to view the Sales Report for Walton County – October 2009

 

Special meeting focuses on government’s newest foreclosure-avoidance program

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Special meeting focuses on government’s

newest foreclosure-avoidance program

Local real estate professional attends

(Dallas TX) – Jane Araguel of RE/MAX Coastal Properties joined other real estate professionals from around the country at the Center for Asset Preservation’s Short Sale Summit held recently in Houston (TX). The two day meeting focused on the Obama administration’s newest efforts to help homeowners avoid foreclosure through “short sales,” which allow the homeowner to negotiate a sale of the home for less than the mortgage debt with the lender’s approval.

“The new Making Home Affordable (MHA) Short Sale program is designed to streamline and standardize the short sale process with a goal of helping financially distressed homeowners avoid losing homes to foreclosure ,” said Araguel. “I left the Short Sale Summit with a good understanding of the new government program and information necessary to help homeowners determine if they qualify for a MHA Short Sale and with the tools needed to negotiate short sales following the new guidelines.”

“Short sales are a well established foreclosure-avoidance tool, but have been so time consuming and complex to negotiate, that many attempts fail,” said Waco Moore, co-founder of the Center for Asset Preservation (CAP) which hosted the program. “The new Treasury Department program should increase the probability of success due to standardized processes, simplified paperwork, incentives to encourage borrower and lender participation, and assistance in securing release of junior liens on the property.”

The CAP meeting included presentations from HUD counselors who advise consumers about foreclosure options, a loss mitigation manager whose firm deals with hundreds of thousands of loans in default, an auction expert who discussed auctions as a short sale option, agents who handle short sales successfully and CAP co-founder Laurie Moore-Moore who covered details for the new Treasury short sale program.

Jane Araguel is a Certified Distressed Property Expert and a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist. She can be reached at 850-650-0300 or jane.a@beachcondos.com.

The Center for Asset Preservation provides training and resources for agents working to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. Based in Dallas, it is a division of The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. CAP’s Short Sale training is also available online. www.CenterforAssetPreservation.com.

4101 Indian Trail – $3,750/monthly

Exquisite home for long term lease.  Beautiful setting for this spacious bay front home situated on close to an acre with over 100 ft of bay frontage. Custom designed and built to the highest standards maximizing the amazing views of the Choctawhatchee Bay. Spacious five bedroom, three full and one half bath home features 3,933 square feet of waterfront living. Attention to detail begins with a beautiful oversized foyer with marble flooring and an elegant winding stair case. The first level features; formal dining room, living room, bay front family room, large gourmet kitchen, laundry and enormous bay front Master bedroom with library and master bath with separate dressing area. The Gourmet Kitchen features Granite countertops with full height back splashes and center Island, custom cabinetry with an abundance of storage, large walk-in pantry, sub-zero refrigerator with ice maker, double ovens and three additional closets. The master bedroom has been redesigned and enlarged and features a large sitting area with full library. The master bath features double vanity, separate shower, Jacuzzi tub, dressing room and dressing vanity. The second level of this home features four bedrooms and two baths; one is a Jack and Jill style with separate vanities, closets and dressers. The other bath has been redesigned and is appointed with a shower and large soaking tub with a huge picture window overlooking the bay. The third bedroom faces the bay with hardwood flooring; the fourth is spacious and overlooks the garden area. Traditional warmth and contemporary openness make this house a home. Other features include 10′ ceilings, motorized chandelier for easy cleaning, crown and chair molding, 3.5 inch solid wood plantation shutters, hardwood, marble and tile flooring, two car oversized garage, hurricane shutters and security system. The outside grounds and pool are phenomenal. The back patio was increased in size and includes a shady pergola, perfect for getting out of the hot sun and makes a pleasant setting to enjoy the bay, grilling or watching your family enjoy the 52 foot long Bay front pool. Large oaks filled with moss lead the way to your Bay front back yard where you can relax and watch boats go by. Sea wall with rip rap is in place. Roof replaced in 1999. Professionally landscaped and winner of “Best Residential Landscaping” by Destin Greening, and features dramatic architectural lights, making the night time something to behold. If you want to live on the Bay give this home a try!!!! Dock estimate of $30,000 roughly 186 feet long by 5 feet wide which includes T shaped-terminal.  $3750/ month – $5,000 security deposit – prefers a two year lease.  Tenants responsible for repairs under $300.   Unfurnished.   

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144 Cottage Way – $399,000

Incredible deal!! Not a short sale!! This 4 bedroom, 4 bath cottage is an excellent rental property or the perfect home. It stands 3 stories which allows for excellent views from the top floor balconies. The first floor is very large and open, featuring hardwood floors, corian countertops, and frigidaire appliance. The second floor is carpeted living spaces. It has 3 bedrooms: A bunk room, guest room, and large second master. The second master also includes a large private balcony and it’s own bath. The third floor is the Master Suite with 2 balconies, one facing north and the other with incredible southern views of the Gulf of Mexico. The Master bedroom is very large and spacious and the master bath features a double vanity and large tiled shower. The community amenities include a very large community pool and a 4 person spa. Its Location on the north side of Highway 30-A makes it a very short walk to the beautiful sugar white beaches of Walton County. This home is priced to sell and won’t last long.

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Emerald Grande #E606F – $245,000

Fractional interest – END UNIT!! Absolutely stunning views of Destin Harbor, East Pass, Destin Bridge, Crab Island, and the Gulf of Mexico for 6 weeks a year can be yours. This 4 bedroom, 4 bath end unit can be your escape from the hectic world outside. Emerald Grande boasts a 9700 sq ft European spa and fitness center, state-of-art business center with high speed wireless internet, on site restaurants and lounges, two marinas, full service valet, underground parking and shopping galore. The unit features tile flooring in the entry, kitchen, hall, and baths; two spacious balconies; elegant crown molding; GE Profile Series stainless steel appliances; granite countertops; custom cabinets; convection oven and microwave. Owners and guests also have access to Legendary’s renowned Regatta Bay Golf and Country Club.

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Emerald Grande #E408D – $185,000

Fractional interest in Emerald Grande. Own a million dollar unit for a fraction of the price. This unit features crown molding throughout, stainless steel GE profile appliances, granite countertops in the kitchen and baths, porcelain floors in the kitchen area and marble floors in the bathrooms. Enjoy amazing views of the Gulf of Mexico, Destin Harbor, Crab Island, the Destin Bridge, Holiday Isle, and East Pass. Emerald Grande has it all!! Enjoy the 9700 sq. ft. European spa and fitness center, state-of-the-art business center with high speed wireless internet, on site restaurants and lounges, two marinas, full service valet, underground parking and ultra grand terrace. This is the “Hot Spot” in Destin! Commander’s Palace (from New Orleans) as well as Pat O’Briens have recently opened at the Harbor Walk offering fine dining in the commercial district of Emerald Grande. There is constant entertainment and this is the place to be seen! This is the ultimate vacation investment.

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Harbor Lights #417

Long term rental – This Harbor front unit has it all! Watch the sun rise and set from the balconies of this beautifully furnished spacious END unit on the Destin Harbor. Views of the Harbor, pass and gulf of Mexico can be seen from the balconies facing northwest across the Destin Pass to the Gulf and south east down the magnificent Destin Harbor. A few of the many upgrades include tile throughout the unit except for the bedrooms, upgraded tile master bath,(showers and baths), tile around the wet bar area, upgraded lighting, wiring for flat screen televisions on the walls in the living area and bedrooms, Jennaire stainless appliances. The kitchen is large with a pantry and open to the great room for those family gatherings and dinner parties. Be sure to click on the picture above to see the floor plan of this unit. Harbor Lights will impress you with the attention to detail upon stepping into the two story lobby area accented with waterfalls and a staircase that beckons you to the second floor common area highlighted with a library, kitchen and living room, along with an exterior balcony overlooking the incomparable Destin Harbor from a height of over 21 feet above sea level. Consider this an extra 1346+ square feet in addition to your beautiful home at Harbor Lights. The facility features all the equipment you need to stay in shape in the exercise room plus separate steam and sauna rooms. The fitness area overlooks the 1,050 square foot free form pool area accented by natural stone boulders including a waterfall. Business may be conducted in the on site conference room and business center. There is a Harbor front park area for sitting and enjoying those lazy afternoons after a hard day of fishing or to capture a romantic moment before the water taxi picks you up to take you to dinner. This condominium features ten foot ceilings. Every balcony has a commanding view of the Destin Harbor from the Destin Bridge in the West sweeping all the way down as far as you can see to the East. GE Profile appliances are the standard, this unit has upgraded to Jennaire stainless appliances, as well as Granite countertops in the kitchens. Don’t miss your chance to own in Destin Harbor’s most prominent and desirable new complex..Harbor Lights. This beautiful 4th floor condominium overlooks Destin Harbor, and the Destin Pass and the Gulf of Mexico. With panoramic east and west views of the Harbor, and Gulf views to the south. This brand new complex has everything. Large Balcony, swimming pool, boat slips, garage parking, entertainment area, and the beach all make this one of the most desirable condos in Destin. Come see for yourself!!! Close to shopping, restaurants, and the harbor and beach entertainment! The price includes store room #24 and garage #22. The sale of this property is a part of a 1031 Tax free exchange at no additional expense to the buyer. BOATSLIP #2A with dimensions of 16′x14′ & located on the front side of Harbor Lights (holds up to a 30ft boat with average 6-7 ft depth) can be purchased with the property for an additional $125,000. For more information please call Patti at 850-502-9835.

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Silver Beach Towers #W1606

Vacation rental – Silver Beach Towers is a beautiful luxury high-rise development set in the heart of Destin. The west tower, built in 2004, boasts of nearly 650 feet of exclusive beach and direct breathtaking Gulf Front views. This is a most desired 16th floor, west end unit with additional windows in the dining room looking down the beach for miles. This magnificent condominium(PLAN D)was modified during construction with many improvements and has been very tastefully and professionally decorated. Absolutely a must see to appreciate the fine details. Upgrades include; Viking range, monogram refrigerator, 3cm granite counter tops in the kitchen, bar area and baths, custom made upgraded cabinetry throughout, a wet bar in the foyer/great room area, floor to ceiling windows, Designer Drapes, plantation shutters and beautiful beveled mirrors, upgraded lighting package,thermostatic Hans Grohe shower valve in master and personal shower system (in two of the three baths), Jacuzzi whirlpool in master, decorative grab bars installed in both showers for safety,custom wired lighted make up mirror, upgraded plumbing faucets, sinks and toilets throughout, custom wet bar with sink and ice maker and under counter mount lights built in under bar cabinets and kitchen cabinets, dimmers on all switches, upgraded high end fans and lighting, prewired and active surround sound, large Corian solid surface counter area in laundry over front mounted washer and dryer, stone floors in all living area, speakers on patio wired to living room stereo, high end furniture including a 50″ new plasma HDTV, and the premier parking place right next to the entry door. There is travertine throughout the great room, hallways baths. Amenities include two large gulf front swimming pools, and large pool deck that meets the white sands of the Gulf, hot tubs and grilling areas right on the beach, covered parking garage with heated and cooled hallways security cameras in elevators, extra storage area for owners All owners can also enjoy a membership at the Silver Shells Beach Resort Clubhouse, which includes a full service spa, health club, a beautiful fine dining restaurant, tennis courts, tiki bar, an additional 7500 SF pool and more.  For more information please call Patti at 850-502-9835.

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629 Seaview Drive – $1,250/monthly

A 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 car garage home in the Heart of Destin. Home features large tile in the kitchen, dining area and both bathrooms. Large fenced back yard. Homes location is close to schools, Destin Harbor and activity. Please call Carly St. Peter at 850-865-0853 for inquiries. Long term rental at $1,250/month.

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4569 Hwy 30-A W. – $2,750,000

Gulf Front home located in quaint Dune Allen Beach just steps from the shops and dining at Gulf Place. This oversized Gulf front gated and secluded home was designed for large gatherings featuring two living areas, separate dining room, oversized kitchen with pantry and five private bedrooms, three which are gulf front. The open floor plan of the first floor features a large living room with built-in book shelves, a fireplace, wet bar, and incredible, expansive Gulf views. The covered porches off the living room have room for a pool on the deck. The first floor also features three oversized bedrooms, each with connecting private baths. One bed room is gulf front with doors opening to the gulf front porch. The second floor features a very large and spacious living area with fireplace, wet bar, and built-in book shelves and absolutely breathtaking views of the beach and Gulf. Exterior doors open to a second floor expansive deck. There is one large, Gulf facing bedroom with a private bath plus the large master suite. The master bedroom has its own built-ins and access to the upper balcony overlooking the pristine emerald waters of the Gulf. The master bath features his and hers vanities plus a make up area for the lady of the home, a garden tub plus a separate walk in shower. The walk-in closet is incredibly large. There is a separate detached 2 car garage with tons of storage. The laundry room has a full size washer and dryer plus room for cabinets for additional storage. This home was built for the current owners by Jim Riehle, builder and is of quality construction. It has never been rented. Insurance including Windstorm and flood is $17,500 per year. Combine all this with the private beach walkover, over 1000 Sq Ft. of lower and upper balconies, security system, hurricane shutters, built-in natural gas grill, private outdoor beach shower, seawall and the protective 30+ foot dunes, and you have the perfect beach home.

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Destin Harbor Place #203 – $699,000

Two story, fully furnished, condo featuring an open living room, dining room, and kitchen on the first floor with a large deck overlooking Destin Harbor. The second floor features a large master suite with walk in closet, luxurious bath, large balcony, guest bedroom with private bath and library. The complex features a club room, private storage, heated pool, and a deck overlooking the Harbor. It also features a magnificent roof top terrace with Gulf and Bay views.

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Lot 12 Emerald Cove Lane S – $850,000

JUST REDUCED **** VERY MOTIVATED SELLER – THIS IS THE LEAST EXPENSIVE GULF FRONT LOT ON THE MARKET! Gorgeous gulf front lot in the Cottages of Inlet Beach. Great opportunity to own a piece of paradise and build your dream home or incredible investment! This 40.55 x 329.82 lot will accommodate a 2275 square foot home. See floor plans and Renderings.

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Marbella #3H – $429,000

HARBOR FRONT WITH GULF VIEWS * Marbella is Destin’s exclusive Harbor front residence and sits atop Destin Harbor’s highest bluff. This property is completely private with a restricted rental policy only allowing long term rentals. It offers a private marina and the slips offer water, power, and Cable TV. This highly sought after unit is very spacious, (2,038 sq. feet with an additional 307 sq. feet of waterfront balcony living). It has 2 bedrooms and 3 baths, plus a media or third bedroom is 14″ x 10′ 6″ and the master suite has its own private access to the balcony. There is a spacious living room, a huge breakfast bar and private dining room overlooking the harbor. Gourmet kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite top counters and lots of room to gather around the kitchen. Foyer, kitchen, living room and dining room have tiled and hard wood floors making this unit easy to keep up. Unit is being sold unfurnished. Complete list of what Marbella offers: waterside heated pool, cabana for shade/parties, complete fitness room with cardio/weights/machines, completely fenced perimeter offer privacy and security, conveniently located storage units for each owner plus a 58 slip marina managed by Legendary Marine with memberships available to boating club, Long distance and unlimited calling to 48 US states is included in your dues and entry keypads allowing you to buzz in guests from your unit. Elegant covered entry for unloading and preparing for the grandest stay you will remember for ever with an impressive lobby area that is beautifully furnished and spans the complete depth of the building from entrance to rear. The owners lounge provides the perfect ambiance for private parties or wedding receptions.

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Lot 2 Emerald Bay Drive – $299,000

Build your dream home on this prestigious golf course lot on the 18th hole. The lot is 110′ deep and will accommodate a large home. Emerald Bay is a private gated community with 24 hour security, championship 18 hole golf course, driving range, eight room guest house and clubhouse. The Emerald Bay Clubhouse is nearing completion and the renovations will be completed by Mid April 2008. The new addition includes a covered outdoor patio area with a huge stone fireplace. Be sure to drop by and take a look around. The guest house has also been renovated on the inside and out. FYI, the guest house has 8 rooms, all with double beds. The rates are $150 per night or you can rent the entire house for $1000 per night. The community has a large heated swimming pool and two lighted tennis courts and is close to the beaches, Commons Mall, and Sacred Heart Hospital. Architectural requirements are stucco with tile roofs. The Lot is level with underground utilities.

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Lot 57 Cypress Drive – $75,000

JUST REDUCED…Premier Lot with Gulf views. Cypress Dunes is a luxury resort community located along the Gulf of Mexico on Scenic 30-A in South Walton County. Homes features include hardwood floors, oversized wrap-around porches; hardy-plank and cedar shake siding and numerous kitchen and bath upgrades. Home sizes will range from approximately 1,800 to more than 3,000 square feet. A variety of elevations and styles are offered so that several interior home sites maximize view corridors. Cypress Dunes is a 44 acre gated community that will consist of 206 home sites. The single access road into the community ensures privacy. Bordered by Topsail Hill State Preserve, a quiet and peaceful surrounding is assured. Landscaping features a variety of native plants, including a cypress head and two natural water features. A continuous meandering sidewalk accentuated with Pavers complement this pedestrian friendly community. Amenities include a clubhouse overlooking Topsail Hill State Preserve and the Gulf of Mexico. This ultra-exquisite complex features an infinity-edge pool, exercise center, dining facility, outdoor fireplace and tennis courts. Cypress Dunes is about 5 minutes from the resort area of Sandestin and the burgeoning economic corridor along Hwy. 98, which includes a new state-of-the-art hospital, shopping center and movie theatre complex and a growing array of restaurants and other commercial establishments. Call Jane Araguel and Team for more information.

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415 Gulf Shore Drive #18 – $1,800/monthly

Water Front living on Holiday Isle! Desirable 3 bedroom 3 bath multi-level townhouse with expanded floor plan is move-in ready. Interior features include: Very large living room with Bamboo flooring and mirrored walls, large eat-in kitchen with marble countertops, breakfast and a dining room for entertaining friends and family. Overlooking the Destin Harbor there is an enclosed sun porch with hurricane proof glass, large 15′ cover sun deck that has been extended another 23 feet providing a perfect gathering place to watch the Destin Boat Parade, 4th of July fireworks or watching the sunsets. The first level features a private lower level apartment with a large bedroom, bathroom, sitting area, full kitchen and large closet plus a cedar lined closet for extra storage. Additionally, the master bedroom and second bedroom, large bath with marble vanity and jacuzzi tub, a one car garage with a workshop are on the first level. The unit has storm shutters for the whole house and additional outside storage and vinyl picket fencing around the back yard.  A second stackable washer/dryer and portable A/C in Sun Porch will convey. Enjoy Destin’s Fabulous Dining, Luxurious Shopping and of course our “World Famous Fishing.” Enjoy your boat, outside your back door 18′ Boat tie up currently available!  Long term rental – $1,800/monthly, 1 year lease, $1,500 deposit.  Call owner, Mona Traughber at 850-218-3330.

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1885 Scenic Gulf Drive – The Delos – $1,100,000

SHORT SALE! Reduced again by $595,000!  **TURN KEY UNIT BEAUTIFULLY FURNISHED AND RENTAL READY** GULF FRONT WEST END UNIT!  Walk out the back door to the white sand beaches! This DELOS unit is the ultimate opportunity for families desiring a Coastal lifestyle. The design of this four bedroom four bath condominium townhome allows it to live much larger than it’s 2,289 square feet of H/C living area would suggest. This unit has its own private splash pool and bedroom/bath on the first floor plus a garage, private elevator and dune walkover to the beach. The second floor is a kitchen with granite countertops, hardwood floors, custom made wood cabinets,large living room with a wall of Pella windows overlooking a large balcony for watching the dolphins and second bedroom with private bath. The top floor has the third bedroom with private bath and of course the Master Suite with an impeccable master bath. The ceilings are 10′ high with custom interior wood trim and the construction is unsurpassable: Masonry Block with rebar and filled with concrete with an old style 3 coat stucco and elastomeric paint coating. Experience the charm these units have to offer, plus the investment possibilities are unlimited, with great rental income potential. Companies are quoting over $100,000 per year gross income. **Other features of this unit include First floor: travertine flooring, travertine on bathroom floors, solid slab travertine on bathroom countertops. Second Floor: Dark color oak flooring, travertine on bath floors, bath to have wooden piece as cabinet with brown/ivory marble countertop, kitchen cabinets natural wood color with beaded board doors. Upgraded 36″ stainless gas stove with stainless back splash and 36′ microwave vent hoode. Third Floor: dark stained oak flooring, travertine on master and second bath floors and countertops and bead board cabinets.** Furnishings by Sandcastle Designs.

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Marbella 2I – $875,000

HARBOR FRONT WITH GULF VIEWS * Marbella is Destin’s exclusive Harbor front residence and sits atop Destin Harbor’s highest bluff. This property is completely private with a restricted rental policy only allowing long term rentals. This property offers a private marina and the slips offer water, power, and Cable TV. This highly sought after West-end unit is very spacious, (2,434 sq. feet with an additional 434 sq. feet of waterfront balcony living). This waterfront unit has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, plus a media or fourth bedroom is 14″ x 10′ 6″ and the master suite and two other bedrooms all have private balconies. There is a spacious living room, a huge breakfast bar and private dining room overlooking harbor. Gourmet kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite top counters and lots of room to gather around the kitchen. Foyer, kitchen, living room and dining room have tiled floors making this unit easy to keep up. Unit is being sold unfurnished. Complete list of what Marbella offers: waterside heated pool, cabana for shade/parties, complete fitness room with cardio/weights/machines, completely fenced perimeter offer privacy and security, conveniently located storage units for each owner plus a 58 slip marina managed by Legendary Marine with memberships available to boating club, Long distance and unlimited calling to 48 US states is included in your dues and entry keypads allowing you to buzz in guests from your unit. Elegant covered entry for unloading and preparing for the grandest stay you will remember for ever with an impressive lobby area that is beautifully furnished and spans the complete depth of the building from entrance to rear. The owners lounge provides the perfect ambiance for private parties or wedding receptions. This property offers a private marina and the slips offer water, power, and Cable TV. **BOAT SLIP C1 is a 40′ x 16′ slip which will accommodate up to a 40′ BOAT FOR AN ADDITIONAL $200,000.*** $100 Transfer Fee Charged.

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Emerald Grande W927 – $798,000

A Terrific Buy…….Great location for this 3BR/2BA unit with spectacular views of the Gulf, the Destin Harbor and the Destin Bridge. Located in the New Harborwalk Village with Restaurants, Retail shops, Clubs and Destins Fishing Fleet are the talk of the Emerald Coast. This large UNIT FEATURES designer furnishings, 9ft+ ceilings, spacious balconies, and upscale cabinetry, Crown molding throughout and ceiling fans. The expansive kitchen features stainless appliances, granite countertops, breakfast bar and Italian porcelain floors. The open floor plan of the living room, dining room and kitchen creates a very comfortable and relaxing environment overlooking the Emerald Green waters of the Pass, Harbor and Gulf. The master bedroom and suite #2 have water views, balcony access and a private bath with granite countertops. The spacious Master bath features an oversized Jacuzzi tub, separate shower and double vanities with granite countertops. Complex amenities include an on site lobby featuring solid cherry floors, 22-foot ceilings, chandeliers, stained glass, with a hand-crafted 15-foot chrome compass inlaid in entryway floor. There is a full time concierge service and 24 hour per day room service. The resort features an owners/guests only full-service European spa with sauna and steam room, world-class fitness center and indoor heated pool. There is an expansive Sunset Deck with Hot Tub and Beautiful pool area serving food and beverage via waiters. There is a Beach Club, with private beach shuttles to Emerald Grande’s private sugar white beaches, access to Regatta Bay Golf and Country Club, a Kids Club, private Owners Club Room, state-of-the-art Business Center and Event Facilities, High speed wireless internet, and on-site restaurants/lounges. The four level deck garage has full time valet service for covered parking and 24-hour manned security monitoring. Enjoy your meals and entertainment within the complex at Commanders Palace, Pat O’Briens and Harry T’s. This is the best Destin has to offer.

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